WASHINGTON - Just days after Americans honored the 200th anniversary of his birth, 65 historians ranked Abraham Lincoln as the best U.S. president. picked by iamamaniac 9 months ago tags Lincoln White House US President Best |
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John Sotos has a theory about why Abraham Lincoln was so tall, why he appeared to have lumps on his lips and even why he had gastrointestinal problems. The 16th president, he contends, had a rare genetic disorder - one that would likely have left him dead of cancer within a year had he not been assassinated. picked by muppet 7 months ago 2 comments edit related share politics |
explains itself.. so before you go to the website guess who there talking about. 1 comments edit related share plime.comOne-hundred thirteen people think this is the Best Superhero Even without superpowers, ?????? is the greatest superhero of them all who do think?? picked by spocksmyhomeboy 2 years ago |
It's not just Darwin today, but as Bornbad was kind enough to give a shout out to a Great Brit born today I'm here doing the same by winging a huge chunk of birthday cake across the pond to one Mr Abraham Lincoln - 12th February 1809. 0 comments edit related share plime.comNow does anyone have his address. I know it's somewhere in Gettysburg. picked by pocksucket 10 months ago |
Just three weeks from the 200th birthday of the Emancipation Proclamation, President Obama is sworn in using the same burgundy velvet, gilt-edged bible that was used to swear-in President Lincoln in 1861 picked by theshizknitt725 10 months ago 25 comments edit related share politics |
This month in 1863, President Lincoln signed the proclamation that would launch our nation into the most deadly war in American history. 8 comments edit related share world"If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong." Lincoln stated in a letter to a constituent in 1864. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago |
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INSPIRED by the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama is considering appointing a “team of rivals” to his cabinet — if rumors about the nomination of Hillary Clinton to be secretary of state are true. But there’s more mythology than history in the idea that Lincoln showed exceptional political skill in offering cabinet positions to the men he had beaten in... read full post picked by muppet 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share politics |
A daguerreotype purchased from an art gallery in New York bears the same trauma-induced deformations Lincoln was known to have and could therefore be the only glimpse of the President's youth. Happy Birthday Abe! picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago 6 comments edit related share politics |
It's 142 years today since Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth...or was he? 0 comments edit related share plime.comHere's six conspiracy theories, because the official story is never good enough on the Internet. picked by TheStep 3 years ago |
There are far more books than your local chain store will carry. There are incredible books that will never make Oprah's list. Here are 50 of the best novels as chosen by 50 top authors. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Ever since Fritz Lang unveiled the robot Maria in his 1927 silent-screen sci-fi classic Metropolis, computers have been part of the fabric of the movies. The Internet, however, is a newer phenomenon, and filmmakers are still figuring out how to work the now-essential and pervasive communications system into their movies in a worthwhile way. 2 comments edit related share technology5 Best... and 5 Worst picked by ImNotBlue 12 months ago |
A list of the 31 best horror movies of all time. picked by lostsoul135 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share entertainment |
Lincoln wrote to a general after the Gettysburg battle stating that if the Union army could overcome Lee's troops, the war may end. Dated July 7, 1863. picked by Moe 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
Gold, silver, and bronze medals were won in 91 categories of beer judged in the 2008 World Beer Cup competition held this past weekend in San Diego, CA. Additionally, the five best breweries in the world were named, including the first woman brewer ever to win this award! picked by icepigs 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share entertainment |
From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year. picked by iamamaniac 2 weeks ago 1 comments edit related share science |
Mercer Consulting's annual roundup of the global cities with the best quality of life is here, and Zurich once again comes out on top. The best place in the U.S.? Honolulu at No. 28. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share world |
A large variety of popular traffic rank business and shopping web directory providing more resourece in arts, recreation and sports, business, computers and Internet and more. picked by greenrose 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
We are here spammer.com is the most convenient place to buy condoms online. Our pride is to deliver the best varieties and the lowest rates at your door step. picked by Julia 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
What Halloween would be complete with out hearing Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at least once. We've compiled the best fan made 'Thriller' videos from the Internet, including a version done with Legos, a wedding dance and one guy who sings all 64 parts a cappella. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
A woman from Brazil and a man from France can claim to own the best bottoms on the planet after winning a derriere competition in Paris. Video picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
For the fourth time, Forbes Magazine has published its annual Best Countries for Business ranking. For the second straight year Denmark has taken the No.1 spot. picked by ruthstark 3 months ago 1 comments edit related share world |